‘Glad Gilmore 2’ Bear Did not Know Who Travis Kelce Was Whereas Filming

Taylor Swift lastly denied rumors she performed the bear who attacked beau Travis Kelce in “Happy Gilmore 2” — and seems, the man really behind the costume has a shock as properly … he had no concept he was appearing reverse such a giant identify!

TMZ caught up with Brandon Alan Smith, the actor who hopped right into a bear go well with and ambushed a shirtless, honey-slathered TK for the just lately launched ‘HG2’ … and he spoke to us about Taylor’s current reward whereas admitting he had completely no clue he was within the presence of an NFL star, not to mention THE Taylor Swift’s boyfriend.

Simply take a look at our clip — Brandon is shaking off his “blissful ignorance” relating to the scenario … and hopes Swifties will let him “Out of the Woods” on this one.

He notes he gained some cool factors together with his daughter after Taylor complimented his appearing job as “exquisite” on her “New Heights” podcast look on Wednesday. However, he does not wish to take all of the credit score — he says creating the hilarious bear scene was a staff effort.

And the compliments maintain going round — You may see in our second clip, Brandon had nothing however praises to sing for the “wonderful” Kansas Metropolis Chiefs star … giving him a glowing overview for his enthusiasm and willingness to take route.

The stunt double even gave us the within scoop on one other take that did not fairly make the movie’s last lower. As talked about, the comical scene between Travis and Brandon exhibits the previous getting completely mauled by the honey-hungry bear. And ICYMI, Dangerous Bunny is the one who covers TK within the sticky, candy liquid.

However, Brandon says that wasn’t the unique route. He recollects they filmed a very totally different take that had the bear tenderly licking Travis — all … over.

He additionally laughs in regards to the large tongue that was initially connected to the bear costume he obtained to slip throughout Travis’ bod — more likely to the envy of many followers.

You will get the complete really feel of the scene in our clip — we promise, it is definitely worth the watch.

“Happy Gilmore 2” dropped on Netflix in late July and sees Adam Sandler return because the explosive titual character. Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller additionally make a return.